Assistant Manager – Business Application

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the implementation, operation and maintenance of the Bank’s application Portfolios and ensure IT are identified and implemented to increase effectiveness / efficiency of the Bank.

Main Tasks & Accountabilities:

• Assist to Direct Application structure for the department in line with Bank strategy
• Involve in the process for the development of application for the bank
• Should be able to establish basic IT application structure an kept work procedures.
• Assist Core banking solution upgrade from application perspective by understanding its capabilities and limitations
• Design and drive customization and all integrations with the Core Banking System
• Should make sure that all development / changes done towards the core banking are aligned with the Banks strategy
• Coordinate with business unit to identify the new requirements in System as part of automation
• Monitor all the application integrated to Core system and make sure the swift running
• Involve in the feasibility analysis for any new application proposed
• Involve in technical evaluation of bids relating to IT application
• Should have Knowledge of applications and latest enhancements to support bank business users.
• Propose / Suggest changes in IT Application Policies and Procedures
• Carry out the regular application and system maintenance in order to ensure the availability of the core applications
• Provide Business Support required for the IT applications by ensuring maximum availability and delivering within agreed SLA.
• Should solve the issues reported from Core Banking application for smooth operation.
• Supervise the Problem-Solving activities of application support staff.

Qualification:

• Essential (E): Bachelor’s degree in information management or computer science or any related fields.
• Desirable (D): Master’s degree in information management or computer science or any related fields.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 6 years in Banking Domain experience
• Experience in Oracle, J2EE/Power Builder, MS SQL, PL/SQL

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of banking and finance industry, Back Office Operations, Digital Channels, IT Operations.
• Experience with a variety of commercial banking platforms: iMAL solutions.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to collaborate with others. Influence and lead change initiatives.
• Data analysis.